About the Author
Alexandra Kettles
Alexandra Kettles was born in Bradford-on-Avon, a small village on the outskirts of Bath England to an Italian Mother and English Father. She lives in East Sussex, England with her husband and their daughter and two dogs.
Alexandra founded a Cambridge affiliated centre for secondary school students and ran it for seventeen years. After retiring from education, she has rekindled her interest in writing children’s books. An avid animal lover she spends much of her time, if not writing then with horses and her dogs.
Let's chatThe story behind the book
What is it about the twilight zone that captures our imaginations? It all started at dusk while closing the windows I imagined a creature which I then sketched. A creature that from the onset may seem scary but in fact is a friendly environmentally aware animal.
On my visits home when hiking the footpaths of the Cotswolds the story plots. Coupled with a wondrous week’s holiday with the children it begins to unfold. In the first book, Out of the Woodland, Charlotte and Thomas unearth mythical creatures in the Woodland. This discovery leads to curiosity and adventures as the children try to work out what the creatures are meant to be.
My love for animals introduced Edward, Eddie the teddy as we call him, and sometimes Jellytot as he is so sweet – and Crackers the pony to Out of the Woodland.
About the Illustrator
Stephen Hoffe
Stephen Hoffe is an Architect and Illustrator working out of Johannesburg whose main focus lies in community development work and travel sketching.
His time is equally spent between this and rock climbing where he is both a coach and guide.
Out of the Woodland is the first children’s book to be added to his portfolio.
About the Illustrator
Stephen Hoffe
Stephen Hoffe is an Architect and Illustrator working out of Johannesburg whose main focus lies in community development work and travel sketching.
His time is equally spent between this and rock climbing where he is both a coach and guide.
Out of the Woodland is the first children’s book to be added to his portfolio.
Buy your copy on Amazon!
Purchase NowOut of the Woodland (Book 1)
Charlotte and her brother Thomas live in the Cotswolds, England. During the summer of 2018, it was unusually hot, and their adventure takes them past Mr Tarrant’s fields to the woodland.
Learn MoreBeyond the woodland (Book 2)
Charlotte and Thomas arrive in Jersey with butterflies in their tummies… How could they possibly have a holiday with the G00bieS?
Learn MoreAbout the Illustrator
Stephen Hoffe
Stephen Hoffe is an Architect and Illustrator working out of Johannesburg whose main focus lies in community development work and travel sketching.
His time is equally spent between this and rock climbing where he is both a coach and guide.
Out of the Woodland is the first children’s book to be added to his portfolio.
About the Illustrator
Stephen Hoffe
Stephen Hoffe is an Architect and Illustrator working out of Johannesburg whose main focus lies in community development work and travel sketching.
His time is equally spent between this and rock climbing where he is both a coach and guide.
Out of the Woodland is the first children’s book to be added to his portfolio.
Buy your copy on Amazon!
Purchase NowOut of the Woodland (Book 1)
Charlotte and her brother Thomas live in the Cotswolds, England. During the summer of 2018, it was unusually hot, and their adventure takes them past Mr Tarrant’s fields to the woodland.
Beyond the woodland (Book 2)
Charlotte and Thomas arrive in Jersey with butterflies in their tummies… How could they possibly have a holiday with the G00bieS?
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